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Have you ever heard the phrase "practice makes perfect"? And someone describing themselves as a perfectionist? Or have you ever felt the need to constantly check and recheck things, like ensuring you locked the door or not, or whether you turned the stove off? Well,...

Post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, shell shock, or battle-fatigue syndrome, call it what you may, but the essence remains the same. The disorientation, the pain, and the recollection of the traumatic event or series of incidents, such as sexual assault and its...

"Honey, why do you treat me so unkindly in private and decently in public?" "It's all in your head. I can't help it. You were always like this, untrusting and insecure; The problem lies in you. I am the same." Does that conversation ring a bell? Takes you back to the...

While most of us are familiar with the symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, such as excessive hand-washing, repeatedly checking the locks on a door, etc., not many are familiar with the purely psychological or non-physical manifestation of OCD. Pure-O or Pure...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Although it is most commonly diagnosed in children, its effect on adults is not to be disregarded. It is frequently characterized by symptoms such as...

Imagine waking up in the middle of the night, drenched in sweat, worrying about the chances of getting that elusive job, looking at your aging parents, and then drowning in a pool of self-pity. Seems all familiar? Anxiety is the word for that feeling of unease,...

They say the darkest spot is behind the most luminous portion of the bulb. Those who burn the brightest in their field and display exceptional skills in their chosen craft often ironically doubt their skills the most in their quiet moments. Sounds unbelievable? Well,...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is a learning disability. This condition can be crippling for a school-going kid. The symptoms, like the inability to pay attention and difficulty sitting still and controlling one's impulses, pose a threat to learning....

Many individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 experience symptoms for weeks or even months after their initial diagnosis. This is known as long COVID. A Times of India survey suggests that 65% of Indians have one or more individuals in their close network who...

Do you find yourself easily distracted or unable to focus on one task for too long? This may be a sign of a condition called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder that can affect people of all ages and can be a real challenge in the workplace. According to a survey...